They are hard work to progam from the radio front panel menu system.It is NOT plug & go as the dealer advertising says.You need to use the supplied Ez Scan on the memory card or downloadable Ez Scan from the Whistler site.If you download the software you can judge if you think you could handle it.The programming is totally different to the BCT15X, I have one as well as a TRX 2.For the UK you use the UK bandplan, set via the radio or software.You do not use any of the supplied databases, the are US only.You will have to build your own frequency setup, mode & other details.It is a complex radio but well worth the steep learning curve.This is very helpful, much better than the printed manual that comes with the radio.http://new.marksscanners.com/1080_1095/1095_1098.shtmlHope this hepls a little.

Cheers thanks i am going to have a look at my mates tonight he just got it delivered today and i think i am more interested in checking it out then him as hes not even getting it out the box until i go round

from what i hear you have to program in all the settings like frequency and colour code so i am just getting a list ready now ?? will probably have a few hours with it and him tonight until his "xyl" starts giving the messages its time for his friends to go so i hope i can get to grips with it in time

No remove the rear power plug & USB lead reconnect the rear power plug, make sure PC is on then the USB lead wait until you see USB power on screen then press & hold power button & you should see Power On & a message to tell you to release the button.Try that